Patient characteristics

CharacteristicNo.
Age (mean, yr)58.2 ± 8.5
Male/female ratio13:10
Vascular risk factors
    Hypertension (No.) (%)13 (57)
    Hypercholesterolemia (No.) (%)9 (39)
    Diabetes mellitus (No.) (%)8 (35)
    Smoker (No.) (%)9 (39)